The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel Raoul Albin Louis Salan, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy at Toulon, France, during August 1944. Colonel Salan commanded a force whose mission was to destroy the defenses of the northeast sector of Toulon. Colonel Salan, displaying the highest degree of courage and an inspired tactical sense, led his units to the attack and overcame stubborn resistance, inflicting more than 4,000 casualties on the enemy. Colonel Salan’s magnificent combat qualities were especially evidenced in the fighting at Sollies-Pont, La Valette, and Fort D’Artigues. The gallant leadership and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Salan reflect highest credit upon himself and the Allied Forces.